Ralph's Corner (Explorations of American Popular Music Genres): Bluegrass

Bluegrass Breakdown: The Making of the Old Southern Sound by Robert Cantwell Bluegrass Breakdown is an expansive foray into the makings of bluegrass. More than any other book of its kind, it gets to the roots of a uniquely American music that is deeply linked to working-class ideals and romanticism.

Grass Roots by Fred Hill This is a general history of bluegrass music and related old-time music, from its Appalachian origins to worldwide popularity. Hill's interesting study earned excellent reviews from bluegrass sources, and has remained in print for 20 years. Over 100 photos are included in this history, some of archival quality and many in color.

Bluegrass by Bob Artis Bluegrass music History and criticism